Survive & Thrive in Korea
When it comes to South Korean beverages, soju and green tea often take the spotlight. However, a significant shift is occurring, thanks to a dedicated craft brewing community that has emerged in the country. Leading this transformation is Magpie Brewing Co, nestled on the picturesque Jeju Island. Known as the Hawaii of South Korea, Jeju […]
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The Little Mermaid is one of the most iconic fairy tales of all time. Written by Danish author Hans Christian Andersen, the story has been adapted into numerous movies, TV shows, and books over the years. Now, Disney is bringing the classic tale to life once again with a live-action adaptation. However, what many people […]
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If you’re in the mood for something sweet I’ve found the perfect place. Chateau Chocolate may be in Itaewon, but it’s far away from the usual roving crowds. This quaint little cafe sits further down the main road that stretches from the Hamilton Hotel down into Bongwon Dong. You won’t be able to miss the […]
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Udo means Buffalo Head when translated. Personally I think it means crap place to live. The island is so miniscule. I could never survive there. I wondered about the poor lone English teacher who might be there stuck teaching at the one lone school I saw. Does he or she speak Korean? Has he […]
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Disappointed. That’s how I felt after experiencing Manjanggul which is one of the great lava tunnels of Jeju. Maybe I was expecting too much. I had visions of Journey to the Center of the Earth and Land of the Lost floating in my head and that probably was a bit of an overreach. Definitely. I […]
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This visit happened after I’d uttered the phrase, “If you’ve seen one Korean Folk Village…” Which, I can now reluctantly invalidate because the Jeju Folk Art Village provided a few distinct experiences I’ve yet to encounter in it’s sister sites dotted throughout Korea. Things didn’t start off on that great. Drizzle quickly turned into slushy […]
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